DEAD AIR #171 / June 4, 2026 by The Departure

Thousands of human remains from desecrated graves in Castlemaine could finally find resting place – ABC News

ABC Listen: Finding Fanny Finch Bill Garner discovers a most extraordinary ancestor: Fanny Finch.

A Parent's Guide to Talking About Death By Amy Firth - Interfaith Minister & Funeral Director, NSW.

Grief House: Moving with Grief. An evening of collective ritual, gentle movement, rest and remembrance. Sun 14 June, 5–7pm, Take Care Studio, Brunswick. Held by Joh Fairley Nyx Funerals & Isy Stoner Somatics BOOK HERE

Online Pet Death Doula Training Program, with Denise Love. Cost: $490, E: ask.deniselove@gmail.com W: www.deniselove.net

GDIN Innovation Fund 2026 Tier 1 (Micro-grant): Up to $750, Tier 2 (Small grant): Up to $5,000. Applicants and network members shape decisions together, collaboratively, transparently, and focused on learning. Closes 8 July, E: contact@gdin.com.au

Castlemaine Safe Space drop in your donation for the community pantry, non-perishable items (food and toiletries/groceries), Sat June 13th, 10am-12pm, and pop in for a cuppa. 74 Mostyn St, Castlemaine.

Death Doula Mini Conference, Sat 14 – Sun 15 Nov, Radius Art, Hepburn Springs, $225 ($50 deposit) E: ask.deniselove@gmail.com

TRACKS: Suspiria (original) – Goblin / Lullaby From Rosemary’s Baby (Part 2) - Krzysztof Komeda / Nosferatu Man - Slint

DEAD AIR #134 / June 9, 2025 by The Departure

‘Death is not a mystery’: what happens to your body when you’re dying? – The Guardian

Was the deceased Sarco euthanasia assistant Willet wrongfully held in custody in Schaffhausen?- NZZ article

This Facility Cremates Bodies With Water (Not Fire) - SBS The Feed - Alluvium Water Cremations in Tasmania.

The Death Dialogues for Pet Loss. Honour your pet’s memory in a warm virtual space for open, thoughtful conversation about loss, love, and connection. Sun, 22 Jun, 9:30-11am AEST. $7 Book HERE

CDAS online conference 2025 Death and Transitions 11 - 13 June. (full $166 half $83). Full program HERE.

NDAN Presents - A Rotten Business: Human Decomposition with Cat Irving, Human Remains Conservator, Surgeons’ Hall London. Fri 13 June 7-9pm AEST. $5 NDAN members/$20 everyone else. Book HERE

The Grieve Project 2025 is a national storytelling project about grief and loss. It is a storytelling competition, anthology, live event, workshops and more. Submissions close 30 June. Info HERE

Fourth International End-of-Life Doula Online Symposium. Sept 5-6, registration opens soon The Good Death Impact Network

Compassionate Communities Australia National Forum. Tue 9 Sep, 8:30am-5pm AEST, Brisbane. Book HERE

TRACKS: Hit or Miss – Odetta / Drop Out Boogie – Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band / To Hell With Good Intentions - McLusky

DEAD AIR #123 / March 10, 2025 by The Departure

‘It can be really frightening’: knowing the common signs that a loved one is dying can help in their final days - The Guardian

Australia 'behind the game' when it comes to helping families navigate child loss - ABC News

A snippet from The Imperfects podcast with Gina Chick - Don’t Fight Life episode.

Interview with Jill Rivers - Forget-Me-Not Good Grief Workshops, The Coolroom, Northern Arts Hotel. Saturdays 1 March, 8 March, 15 March 11am -1pm, All ages, free. Book HERE Installation Ceremony: 22 March, Djaara Park, Castlemaine. Contact Jill Rivers E: hello@art-fullliving.com Ph. 0418 389 189.

Remembrance Rave, Join me! DJ Alkaline Hydrolysis on Wed 2 April 6-8pm for the Castlemaine Fringe Festival. Please add tracks to the Spotify Playlist HERE Event details HERE

‘Saying goodbye to your pet or companion animal?’ Pet Death Doula information day, Saturday 26 April, 9am-4pm $25. Axedale Stables-Animal Assisted Therapies. Please register, Ph. Jenny 0427 517 194 or Tania 0427 922 582.

Prepare your digital legacy plan - Learn how to create a digital legacy plan to help your family manage your digital assets when you are no longer able to. Friday 21 March, 11am-12pm Castlemaine Library, free. Book HERE

See you at the Glenlyon Market this Saturday 15 March, 9am-1pm! I’ll be on my own stall in the Hall talking about all things death and dying, as well my art work for the 2025 Harvest, Radical Fields regional arts festival on the following Saturday 22 March.

TRACKS: The Words That Maketh Murder – PJ Harvey / The Mistery of Love – Marianne Faithfull & PJ Harvey